Student Success Programs

Adults & Student Parents

Whether you are returning to the classroom after a break or balancing coursework with the demands of parenthood, we are here to simplify your transition. Our Adult Student & Family Resources provide the specialized support you need to earn a degree, master new marketable skills, or pivot to a fresh career.

Child Care Access

The Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) program helps eligible students balance their education and family life by making child care more affordable. Student-parents accepted into the program receive financial vouchers that can be used to significantly reduce the out-of-pocket costs of child care services, ensuring you can focus on your classes while your children are in a safe, supportive environment.

Excellence Program

The Excellence Program supports the leadership development and academic success of underrepresented students of color. Participants gain access to a dedicated community, personalized success coaching, and mentoring opportunities. By offering social enrichment and skill-building workshops, the program ensures students have the resources and connections needed to thrive throughout their college experience.

Parents Lead

Parents Lead is a cohort-based program designed to help student-parents balance family life while earning a degree. Eligible primary caregivers receive personalized coaching and wraparound support, including scholarships for tuition, books, and childcare. By combining financial assistance with a dedicated learning community, the program helps parents overcome barriers to academic success.

PASS Program

The Partnership to Achieving Student Success (PASS) program provides first-generation, limited-income, and underrepresented students with a free support network to ease the college transition. Members participate in summer and winter academies, receive personalized success coaching, and have access to financial aid like tuition and book scholarships. With a focus on faculty engagement and academic workshops, PASS helps students build the skills and connections necessary for long-term success.

Project Forward Step

Project Forward Step supports adult students, single parents, and those who are out-of-workforce or limited income as they train for new careers. Participants receive free personalized coaching, needs assessments, and success workshops, along with eligibility for scholarships to cover tuition and books. By maintaining a 2.0 GPA and meeting monthly with dedicated staff, students gain the resources and community connections needed to achieve economic self-sufficiency.